Decennial Gala Dinner

31st October 2025 | 6:00 PM

A night to remember.
A decade to celebrate.
A future to shape.

The Decennial Gala Dinner

The Decennial Gala Dinner is the grand culmination of an unforgettable week – a moment to honor the past, celebrate the present, and ignite the future of African leadership.

A decade of transformation - celebrating the bold vision, groundbreaking milestones, and extraordinary individuals who have shaped ALU’s journey.
A tribute to impact - honoring the students, alumni, faculty, and partners who have redefined what’s possible for higher education and leadership in Africa.
A call to the future - mobilizing the capital, talent, and ideas that will power the next 10 years of innovation, disruption, and growth.

Agenda

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Friday 31 October 2025

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Arrival of Guests and Registrations (cocktail + canapes near the river)

6:30 PM – 6:35 PM

Opening Video: “A Journey Through Time”

6:35 – 6:40 PM

Welcome Performance and MC Intro

6:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Welcome Speech by Veda Sunassee – CEO, ALU

7:00- 7:10 PM

Keynote Speech by His Excellency Mr. Dharambeer Gokhool, G.C.S.K

President of the Republic of Mauritius

7:10 – 8:10 PM

Buffet Dinner

Performance

8:10 PM – 8:35 PM

Fireside Chat: Fred Swaniker & Sofonias (ALC Alumnus)

8:35 – 8:45 PM

Impact + Fundraising Moment

8:45 – 8:55 PM

Final Reflections + Tribute

8:55 – 9:00 PM

MC Wrap-Up & Transition to Afterparty

9:10 – 11:00 PM

Afterparty (Performance, Music, Dancing, Mingling)